Comments on: Review: Chasing Mavericks - The Hollywood surf film flounders, yet againhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/
Surf News, Fantasy Surfer, Photos, Video and ForecastingTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:50:00 -0800hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.3By: Deanhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2229129
Wed, 15 Oct 2014 20:58:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2229129Benjamin, you are such a simple human, shame!
]]>By: L.B Havirdhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2226157
Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:49:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2226157You sound like you know a lot about losing…maybe you can inspire us with your life story!
]]>By: Fleamanhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2221623
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 19:28:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2221623Quit looking so hard and enjoy the ride. He would of.
]]>By: mikehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2220323
Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:18:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2220323He sucks and so did this piece of trash movie! America always think people care about the losers in their history….we dont!!
]]>By: ChasingSomethinghttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2218273
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:49:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2218273Hey plus i loved how Jay was looking up to frosty
]]>By: ChasingSomethinghttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2218271
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:47:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2218271Well, to make a point here the Jay was looking up to frosty. I also think that Jay wanted to be like him.
]]>By: lauriehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2217783
Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:20:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2217783I enjoyed it as well….the story was one I feel richer for having heard. It wasn’t a fancy Hollywood vehicle….but the story felt real and unembellished…a rarity these days….the surfing footage was very satisfying….I am only sad that this young man’s life was cut so short!
]]>By: Philip Denoncourthttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2217533
Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:31:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2217533I understand your review. That being said, I enjoyed the film! It was nice to learn the story of Jay Moriarity.
]]>By: Barry Cohenhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2216861
Sun, 03 Nov 2013 13:43:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2216861I enjoyed it. I have never heard of Moriarty, and now I have. So that can’t be bad. Now I’m curious about him, and found the film, although lacking a little energy except for the surf scenes, very uplifting, yet sad that he died so young. Its one of those movies I’ll watch over and over. Also,was good seeing Eliz Shue again
]]>By: jacobhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2215999
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 04:31:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2215999Very well put Jan. I agree with you 100 %. I bought it and watched it 3 times already.
]]>By: Benjamin Raynerhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2215553
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:08:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2215553Moriarty lost his life breaking rule number one. don’t go in the water alone…especially if ur practicing breath holds. Hope that comes across in this film, a senseless and VERY avoidable tragedy. Don’t breath hold w/o a buddy….
]]>By: Jan Wolfhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2215503
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:34:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2215503How can you be so critical of such an uplifting, powerful story with beyond excellent photography and true life characters? My husband and I were mesmerized by the story of Jay Moriarty and the values he upheld and the fine character he molded out of his trials. Hollywood should make MORE movies like this, rather than the superficial stuff they spew at us on a regular basis.
]]>By: Debhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2213705
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:28:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2213705my son and i really liked the movie and we both were very moved by what the movie was trying to show about this young mans short but powerful life.Yes the surfing and waves were awesome and at times had us on the edge of our seat.We came away from this movie saying wow,what a great young man and what a tradegy that such a great young man had so much to live for died so young.
]]>By: Noelegehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2213631
Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:35:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2213631I myself saw right threw the Hollywood n thoroughly enjoyed the film., surfing was amazing n made u feel like u were there… Scenery n action were great, the story was well written n characters were interesting n well chosen… Overall, it kept my attention n made it completely believable n heartfelt story about an amazing person n their short but sweet life… That is however only my opinion but any story that shows a kid dedicate himself n achieve his goals all while living his life to the fullest, can’t be bad, right… GODSPEED Jay….
]]>By: Sandyhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2212869
Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:30:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2212869Could be a Hollywood disaster but the waves took an Oscar and the stunts surfers made my husband and I feel like we were there!!!
]]>By: Stephen Ritgerhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2212391
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:30:00 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2212391While the movie contains some cliche Hollywood formula stuff, the surfing footage is absolutely breathtaking. You can feel the raw power of nature. Great soundtrack, too. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
]]>By: Kylehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2205445
Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:21:50 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2205445What an awesome movie! I’ve been following surfing (never actually surfed, because I never lived near the water, let alone a break) for over 10 years-seen the good documentaries, seen Pipeline, Waimea, and Mavericks GOING OFF on my HD Surfline cams, done all the research on the science of the best breaks across the world, and I was blown away with how great the “surfing” component to this film was! Absolutely love how they start off with counting the seconds of the period-I feel they nailed what the surfing audience would be looking for there (surfing and Mavericks don’t go together if you don’t understand the importance of wave period (gotta feel the bottom))! In addition to nailing it on the surfer footage and surfer jargon, this movie’s message was rare for today’s shallow/special effects/blood/sex Hollywood crap-it had a message of setting goals, working hard, and the importance of friendship. I will watch this movie many times again, and share with anyone I can
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:54:42 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2201359I watched this movie more than once. It was based on a true story, and was a very motivational film. I dont see how anyone could me negative towards this production. After the watching the film I found myself on youtube looking up some real film shots of the actual Jay Moriarty on the Maverick, and watched a few of his interviews. GREAT MOVIE
]]>By: angihttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-2159935
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:56:57 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-2159935I watched the movie and loved it, loved the surf scenes, the story, everything. Stop being so negative! Plus it was BASED on a true story. Everyone knows that there will be some things added into it. It’s about enjoying the movie and the talent of the surfers. My opinion, I’m stickin’ to it!
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Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:22:23 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-1547349I just saw Chasing Mavericks, I found it to be an awesome film. I can never understand what these jaded film critics are wanting form a movie. If I took advice and attended only films that critics give ticks to, Id only see a few movies each year.
I feel movies are made to entertain or in this case show how awesome Jay’s outlook and approach to life was. More people need to enjoy life like Jay, instead of making a living picking the pieces out of movies.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:44:34 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-1535729Just saw Chasing Mavericks on a flight this week. Shouldn’t be so harsh on surf films – tough genre – its never going to be right for everyone. I grew up in Dana Point and this movie brought back memories of a golden time for me – about 1974 – my family had big problems – my world was a crappy $5 board and a stitched up wet suit. I had forgotten what it was like as a 10-year-old to go surfing, often by myself and not worry about anything. I had a friend show me how – we surfed, built skateboards, bult skim boards – would sometimes go to Cottons with my friend’s dad (who grew up in Santa Cruz…). Can’t wait to watch it again with my teen-age kids…
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:55:04 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-1517085Enjoyed this movie. Living on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains, the only boarding I get to do is snowboarding but felt a connection. Too much hate in the comments. The only disappointment was hearing of Jay’s early death.
]]>By: zOLAhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-1459925
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:26:09 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-1459925the movie is perfect, i really enjoyed myself. i have to see it again.
]]>By: David Mhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-1027383
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:21:32 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-1027383Took my two teenage sons to opening night, we all really enjoyed the film. It had a great message about life and how to approach it. Maybe the critic should take a deep breath and just take the movie at face value, it was entertaining and I look forward to seeing it again.
]]>By: Surfin Bearhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-987931
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:16:43 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-987931Best movie ever, beats Titanic.
]]>By: Matt O'Brienhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-971119
Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:35:09 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-971119I saw it and I enjoyed it. On the big screen was definitely worth the price of admission just to see Mav’s on big screen. “critic” relax as is pointed out on this thread – Hollywood goes over the top (and gets it “wrong”) most of the time. It is a freaking movie. Not a biography! Try getting punched in the face as many times as they do in films and you would be dead… or at least brain dead.
Like a friend of mine said after the new Indiana Jones movie: “good movie, but they got the ending wrong”! He is an alien believer and believes the ending was wrong… WTF! it is sci-fi-action flick. Not a biography. Go see the movie and take your kid(s) cause as mentioned here too – no cursing/nudity/or death/violence. Family fun!
]]>By: Rayhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-968123
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:15:24 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-968123See this one on the big screen. The surfing footage in those monster waves is worth the price of admission. A great story of desire to find one’s own journey and being blessed with a mentor to take you there.
]]>By: Yagelhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-962529
Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:41:53 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-962529after watching alot of bilabong clips ,surfers clips and even movies
this one goes to my library for sure
this movie will leave a mark for me – makes me want to surf more ..
as said :

“Belive in your self ,or non of this matters .”

]]>By: Reid Wagnerhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-957495
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:38:40 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-957495I have seen many of the “surf films”, including Bill Brown films, which we don’t see any more. Yes, guys, I’m an old guy. Still have my 9-6 Dewey. Chasing Mavericks is a good flick. No sex, no blood, no killing. Good show for kids that if you have a dream it takes work, commitment, and knowing you need to work. Jay had problems in his family, and who doesn’t. But he kept his eyes on the prize and he knew he’d come out better in the end. I remember this story and Jay’s notoriety when he rode that Wave. This one goes in my CD library.
]]>By: Duane Kennyhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-957025
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:50:47 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-957025CM was a great movie. Yes hollywood has to tick all the boxes, but so what, the movie met all my expectations. I was inspired, and left with tears in my eyes. If a movie leaves me with just those two things then it’s better that 99% of the films out there. I applaud Gerard Butler and the films whole team for doing such an awesome job. I admire Jay for living life in a way that would inspire anyone to aim for their goals! A life that deserved a great movie, and it got one! Everyone please use social media to get your friends to see this film, critics don’t rule our decisions, we do! Life like Jay!
]]>By: jbinsbhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-954029
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:24:27 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-954029It’s like democracy. Consider hardcore surfers the far left or far right, the purists. They don’t get what they want in a democracy that has to serve the mainstream middle. If you want pure surfing put on Suburbia or The Search or something. But you also get lame storytelling there; in fact, typically the narrative is either non-existent or stupid beyond words — a bunch of surfers glamorized as they flip off the camera and throw things at each other before pulling into heaving kegs. As the lifelong surfing parent of a 19-year-old son who’s a committed surfer and trying to navigate through all there is to navigate through at that age, the movie, as sappy as it was — and it was that for sure — moved me and also provided a good model for a kid: setting a goal and working to reach it, following one’s own internal compass, figuring out what matters for him. I think parents just see more that they can relate to in any movie that involves family, and Mavericks was very much about dads and sons. I wouldn’t expect a 20-year-old charger to love Chasing Mavericks, but I found it somehow satisfying.
]]>By: Natehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-953793
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:18:34 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-953793Well done…excellent cinematography, probably the closest I will ever get to Mavericks on a big day! Glad I don’t have to see the world thru the dim glasses of a “critic”.
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:03:45 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-953757movie = entertainment, im sure itll be a while before it makes the rounds to landlocked Iowa, but cant wait to see it.. Big Wednesday, awesome movie, they need more like it. if the surfing media would push to get the sport more mainstream, it would help. Make contests & such more available to ESPN, or other broadcast media. i mean can you imagine the coverage billabong would get at pipeline or teahupu? And whats more extreme than big wave contests? X- games only wants to show skating on half pipes or back flips on dirt bikes. I know im not the only one not living on the ocean that would like to see more surfing related programs on tv.
]]>By: pathttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-953619
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:20:06 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-953619You guys are the dummies for actually paying to see it! Thanks but I will wait.

The best surf movies are the ones that are completely ridiculous in the way they portray surfing, ie, Point Break, North Shore, Blue Crush, “imagine if there was a wave sooo big” (cant remember the name). Man, surf’s up was incredible. Why do we want to stop making these hilarious films? For a dramatic attempt at reality? Gerard Butler is lame and so is everyone that thought this movie would be a hit.

]]>By: stuhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-953537
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:30:59 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-953537all true. This movie sucks. But I couldn’t help notice the irony of a surfer mag “writer” knocking a film for its mere mediocrity.
]]>By: Peterhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-952433
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:50:17 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-952433Leys face it, only Bohdi and johnny Utah killed it on the big screen.
Point Break still rocks!
]]>By: Jasonhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-952061
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:25:45 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-952061The point of any movie is to entertain us. I wish all movie critics would get over themselves and judge movies on that criteria. Was “North Shore” cheesy and full of non-reality when it came to surfing? Yes. Did we all love it and have watched it a million times? Oh Yes!
]]>By: Lanehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-951621
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:19:50 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-951621The director of Lords Of Dogtown should make a surf movie, that was a fine film, and there was nothing cheesy about the surf scenes in that.
]]>By: fartnuggethttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950955
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:23:36 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950955Hey Boner,
Your column is more shallow and dim than a Hollywood surf movie. Way to step it up.
“Rock n Roll”
]]>By: Mickhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950701
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:30:49 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950701Wait…. Theres a second “blue crush” movie???!
]]>By: Scott Nurkinhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950677
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:16:21 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950677do most readers of Surfer know what “atavism” means? i had to look it up.
]]>By: Daniel Jetthttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950619
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:53:39 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950619I agree with the majority of comments made above. I took all three of my kids to see it, it had a great message about an inspiring individual with no bad language, no violence and no sex. I appreciate Gerard Butler making this movie for the mainstream. there are not that many family friendly movies made anymore, but I was especially glad one was made about surfing here in California. It was especially good because these were real people, not just fiction.
]]>By: Jessiehttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950487
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:53:11 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950487Chasing Mavericks ROCKED!!! on the east coast in VA it was very inspiring to those who understand the passion for the sport of surfing. Overall the plot of the movie was great, surf footage was excellant, and unfortunately only those who understand the art and soul of surfing then those are going to be the ones who come out and see it. I can’t wait to purchase it and add it to my collection…………5 thumbs up and a packed theater opening night in VA.
]]>By: Brianhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950477
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:46:16 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950477Marz Voltron – Well said dude \m/
]]>By: Michaelhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950435
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:30:51 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950435Cowabunga.
]]>By: Mike Shellmanhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950311
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:29:38 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950311The movie was terrific.The water footage was outstanding. I did not know Jay but I know his story and his level of commitment to something he loved. The movie portrayed him as a good, happy soul full of respect and admiration for his mentor, his parents, his community and his sport. I hope that is basically right about him. It was a healthy movie for kids to see and to maybe kleen something good from. No knife fights, not foul language, just a simple story of what it takes to reach a goal in life. Whats there NOT to like about that?

I should think that anybody that surfs would be proud of this movie and the image it portrayed of a good young man lost far too early in life. If your heart did not jump a little at the end of the movie, when Frosty opened his letter from Jay, you probably don’t have one.

]]>By: marz voltronhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950265
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:13:49 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950265Any movie that comes from hollywood will be nothing more than that. A hollywood movie. I liked the movie. It wasn’t bad for a surf film. I think your critisism is slightly too harsh. But I see where you are coming from. Just keep in mind that as long as we are surfers and as long as hollywood is hollywood, there will never be a perfect surf movie. And who cares anyways. Why can’t people seek out the good rather than the bad and just enjoy life? As a surfer energy is everything to me, so I definitely don’t want to waste it on getting angry or annoyed with the hollywood film industry. This review could be better cause Gerard Butler is the shit. And that kid did a great job playing Jay. His story was told and I think if he were here he’d be stoked about it.
]]>By: Roberthttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950253
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:05:25 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950253In my film crit class they said. “suspend your disbelief” then watch the movie
]]>By: Christa Atkinshttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950199
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:46:23 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950199Honestly I loved Chasing Maverciks. For sure one of my favorite movies… SC REPRESENT
]]>By: Lee Olsonhttp://www.surfermag.com/features/review-chasing-mavericks/#comment-950131
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:28:29 +0000http://www.surfermag.com/?p=167917#comment-950131Box office receipts don’t determine the real worth of a movie. This was a well done film, was family friendly, and inspirational. I was one of the background artists at the Santa Cruz location. My only complaint was that the editors seemed to cut out all of those scenes that showed anyone other than paid cast members. The famous paddle out scene we recreated was cut down so much that it seemed to be an after thought rather than a significant event in remembering Jay.
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